10. The Forge

When The Forge shut its gilded doors — which once welcomed everyone from Richard Nixon to Sharon Stone — in May 2009, everyone assumed “for renovations” meant “forever.” But as of April 2010, the 42-year-old restaurant is back in business, if not business as usual. New chef Dewey LoSasso has replaced the staid fare with more fanciful offerings (lobster PB&J sandwiches, a towering “Bermuda Triangle” appetizer), and the formidable wine list has lightened up too: swipe a “wine card” at a self-serve station and pick a one-, three- or five-ounce pour from the 80-plus bottles available by the glass.